Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs Lithium Americas Corp — how do they compare? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. trades at $32.58 (market cap $40.49B), while Lithium Americas Corp trades at $3.29 (market cap $1.18B). The key difference: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is far larger — about 34.3× Lithium Americas Corp's market cap, and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is trading nearer its 52-week high, Lithium Americas Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CMG | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $40.49B | $1.18B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $44.04 | $10.05 |
52-Week Low | $28.17 | $2.71 |
Enterprise Value | $45.24B | $1.29B |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $7.5 billion in 2021. The Mexican concept is entirely company-owned, with a footprint of more than 3,000 stores, heavily indexed to the United States (though the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany). Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Read more on CMG →Lithium Americas is a resource company focused on developing the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, the largest known lithium resource in the US. It aims to become a major supplier for the electric vehicle battery market.
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